At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial claims and collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements.
- Company: Join a collaborative and innovative company that enables possibilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation.
- Why this job: Solve complex problems and make a real impact in the insurance industry.
- Qualifications: Law degree preferred; experience in insurance law is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential.
Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals.
In short, We Enable Possibility℠.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end to end case load of financial lines and liability claims within specified financial authority limits.
- Apply legal principles relevant to both coverage and liability considerations to all financial lines/liability claims and provide technical support to claims handlers when required.
- Ensure claims are handled in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements (including Lloyd’s) and that reserves are entered in accordance with the company’s stated reserving philosophy.
- The engagement of and provision of instructions to Coverage and Defence counsel in accordance with Claims Handling Guidelines on both volume and complex claims.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Suggest, recommend and implement process improvement initiatives on reporting, claims systems and claims guidelines.
General Responsibilities
- Collaborate effectively with other business units.
- Adhere to company’s policies, procedures and local guidance as well as to the legislation.
Other reasonable duties as directed by the business, within the scope of the role.
Skills / Competencies
- Good working knowledge of Insurance Contracts Act and other applicable common and statutory law.
- Good knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to claims handling.
- Analytical skills and good attention to detail.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Enthusiastic, positive attitude.
- Flexibility, ability to multi-task and deliver initiatives within a short timeframe.
Interest in technological solutions to drive the robust management of claims.
Qualifications
- Law degree - preferrable.
Experience
- Experience at an insurance law firm or in house claims team preferable.
Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset?
Arch may be a great fit for you.
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Strategic Claims Handler in Melbourne employer: Arch Insurance Australia
At Arch Insurance, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to reach their full potential. As an Underwriter in Executive Assurance, you will benefit from professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to build strong relationships with key brokers, all while contributing to meaningful projects that drive success for our clients and communities. Join us in enabling possibilities and making a positive impact in the insurance industry.
